A just-released report by the New England Potato Alliance showed that the life expectancy of Potatoes continues to lessen as the consumption by Humans continues to grow. The study, "Potato Nation Under Siege," confirms what many tuber organizations have been fearing was more than ten years.

"This is a very serious situation," said Spud-in-Chief Yukon Gold. "Across the board, no matter the variety of Potato, we are continuing to be 'harvested,' as Humans call it, 'in record numbers. I myself have lost family members, who are suddenly yanked out of our midst in the prime of their lives.”

I am increasingly convinced that digestive health (or lack thereof) is the root cause of a whole host of immune/auto-immune diseases including insulin resistance and the resulting weight gain. In that scenario the acidophilus bacteria in yogurt contribute to healthy intestinal flora balance and help you maintain or lose weight.

3:31 pm July 7, 2011

Michael Dansinger MD wrote :

Dear Michael, you might be particularly interested in Dr. Stan Hazen's findings on the link between gut bacteria and atherosclerosis.

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